No. 8: Distinctive Inc.

At Distinctive, employees learn by doing: All managers started in an entry-level position at the company and learned the business as they worked their way up. Headquartered in Timonium, the marketing company "performs sales, client acquisitions and retention for Fortune 100 companies," primarily in the telecommunications industry. The company's 250 U.S. employees receive comprehensive training in business, management and sales, and also can take part in community service for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Operation Smile and the March of Dimes.

At Distinctive, employees learn by doing: All managers started in an entry-level position at the company and learned the business as they worked their way up. Headquartered in Timonium, the marketing company "performs sales, client acquisitions and retention for Fortune 100 companies," primarily in the telecommunications industry. The company's 250 U.S. employees receive comprehensive training in business, management and sales, and also can take part in community service for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Operation Smile and the March of Dimes. (Baltimore Sun photo)

At Distinctive, employees learn by doing: All managers started in an entry-level position at the company and learned the business as they worked their way up. Headquartered in Timonium, the marketing company "performs sales, client acquisitions and retention for Fortune 100 companies," primarily in the telecommunications industry. The company's 250 U.S. employees receive comprehensive training in business, management and sales, and also can take part in community service for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Operation Smile and the March of Dimes.Baltimore Sun photo